rescuer
- a word derived from rescue.
Example Sentences
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"It was a very emotional moment," the rescuer recalled.
From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026
The human body can survive up to seven days without water, one rescuer said.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
A rescuer puts his ear to a hole they've just managed to drill through a concrete slab.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Dylan Kendall, a longtime cat rescuer and advocate, made her background in animal welfare a centerpiece in her unsuccessful bid against Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
I kept screaming for the rescuer to look down into the water.
From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin
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